8 Fitness Retreats Around the World Worth Traveling To

Boredom is impossible at BodyHoliday, an all-inclusive wellness resort in St. Lucia, where days are jam-packed with fun activities like sailing and scuba diving (available to both first-timers and the more experienced set) as well as more goal-oriented classes like Beach Boot Camp and Aqua Fit. For the ultra-athletic, their adventure program guides challenging hikes, bikes, and climbs around the island, including a trek to the top of Mount Gimie—the tallest mountain in the West Indies. If you come during themed months, activities are that much more specialized: a SwimFit program, for example, brought in three Olympians to teach, train, and pump up guests with motivational talks before a one-mile swim challenge. The resort also has specialized retreats for yoga and weight loss that take place in the Firefly Villa overlooking the sea.

The Travel Yogi hosts one-of-a-kind retreats and adventures in a variety of destinations around the globe. With a focus on culture, nature, and wellness, they partner you with the local yoga community and off-the-beaten-path experiences for a beyond-the-tourist trap adventure. Choose between surfing and stand-up paddle-boarding in Panama, hiking in Bali, or go with something a little more off-the-cuff, like a yoga retreat with a side of safari in Kenya.

Ketanga Fitness curates small-group fitness adventures worldwide, featuring top-notch instructors, unique activities, and an inclusive environment. The focus is less about yoga and more about alternative workouts like boot camps, boxing, Pilates, and high intensity interval training (HIIT). There are Pilates and Pinot retreats in upstate New York and self-care vacations in the Colorado Rockies. We especially love the five-day Fitness, Food & Fun getaway in Italy (June 22-27, 2020), where you’ll take part in daily strength and cardio workouts, a Tuscan cooking class and local wine tastings, and optional opportunities to horseback ride through a vineyard or shop designer outlets.

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While the name alone is intriguing enough, activities under the Surf Yoga Beer (SYB) umbrella also include salsa dancing, sailing, and more. SYB organizes both fitness retreats to foreign places, and local mini-retreats around New York City. With past excursions like aquatic adventures on the Amalfi Coast in Italy and guided meditation and snorkeling in Belize, you can’t really go wrong. Our sights are set on their upcoming adventure to Nicaragua. Activities include surfing, yoga, snorkeling, beach running, and drinking beer.

In St. George, Utah, Red Mountain Resort offers a variety of unique fitness-related experiences and outdoor adventures. Every retreat includes three healthy meals per day, guided hiking and biking, plus yoga and fitness classes (there’s even a lap pool for water workouts!). Schedule a fitness analysis by an on-site wellness specialist, or get a breath of fresh air on a guided tour of Red Rocks, Zion, or Bryce National Park.

Athletes love to eat, so it’s surprising that more wanderlust-focused getaways don’t merge food and fitness the same way that The Cyclist’s Menu does. Based in Longmont, Colorado, The Cyclist’s Menu seeks to connect people to the food and land in beautiful places—via bicycle. Pick and choose between road or mountain biking trips that incorporate trail running, swimming, and other outdoorsy activities. But don’t worry, these excursions aren’t just about getting your sweat on. Trip organizers make sure to incorporate adventures for your taste buds, too—like visiting farmer’s markets and craft breweries. Upcoming destinations include road cycling in Mallorca, gravel climbs in Vermont, and, our favorite, experiencing Iceland on two wheels.

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This yoga-based company focuses on leading retreats around the world that allow for quiet reflection time and a multitude of physical activities, athleticism, and nightlife. Open your mind tenfold by signing up for their weeklong retreat in beautiful Havana, Cuba (March 8-14, 2020). You’ll be treated with yoga classes every day, morning meditations, delicious meals, and a bilingual guide for further exploration. Need more time to plan? Opt for a week of yoga in Zanzibar, Tanzania (June 21-27, 2020) or Lagos, Portugal (July 7-13, 2020) instead.

Runners should take note of Mile High Wings, a full service travel company that replaces tour guides with run coaches and “athletic leaders.” An extension of treadmill studio Mile High Run Club in New York City, it offers travel adventures for running enthusiasts of all levels. Previous trips have included strength training in St. Lucia, trail running in Mallorca, Spain, the Reykjavik Marathon in Iceland, and more. While every trip is different, attendees can expect a mix of activities specific to the locale like wine tasting, boat excursions, and more.